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[narcvampp]

Yaoi ❤️

[benichi]

I played [insert Game Title] (so you don’t have to)

Are you in need of a good laugh? Then one of these posts might be for you! (or they may make things worse, the line is thin sometimes lol)

From “localizations” brought to us by our favorite translator: Google or Routes that have a proper translation but are just straight up weird - I’ve got it all.

What once started as an innocent ask about Ozmafia’s Brothel route and what I thought would be a one time thing has turned into much more over the years. Hence why I’ve decided to make a Masterpost with these excerpts of my suffering.

& I doubt we’ll ever stop getting these releases completely, so for better or worse there is likely more to come.

PC GAMES

Ozmafia (Brothel Route) (Robin Hood’s Route)

Ephemeral 2018 (Natsume’s Route)

Les Fleursword (Screenshot compilation)

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Mobile

Ephemeral 2016 (Prologue) (Nagi’s Route)

Chou no Doku (Prologue 1) (Prologue 2) (Mizuhito’s Route 1) (Mizuhito’s Route 2) (Mizuhito’s Route 3) (Mizuhito’s Route 4)

Her Love in the Force /Love Triangle: Shusuke Soma, Stephanie & MC [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ]

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Nintendo Switch

Spiral Memoria (Prologue)

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Anything else you’d like to see (more of)? Feel free to send me an [ask] with suggestions!

[benichi]

Games with romance elements: Simulation

The first part of my “Games with romance elements” series. 

For the first two posts of this series I’ll be focusing on games that let you play as a heroine. The last part will be about games that have romantic relationships in general.

The focus of this part are games that would mainly be categorized among the simulation genre. I’m only going to cover those that I’ve played and liked myself, so if there are other games that I should check out feel free to leave a comment!

Harvest Moon (SNES onward)

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This franchise has been around for a long time and there are a whole lot of entires by now. Initially HM was only a farming simulator, over the years more and more mechanics have been added. From being able to play as a girl to more a more extensive farming experience and eventually dating/marriage. Back in the day it was more commen that the games would be released seperately as a “boy” and “girl” version, however in time they’ve simply implemented the choice of who you want to play as at the beginning. Every HM game has you taking care of a farm, though the circumstances and gameplay mechanics vary each time. I've been a fan of this series since I played Harvest Moon GB (which was released in Europe 1999) and I find all of the entries enjoyable. Though my absolute favorites that I’d like to recommend are: 

Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life (Gamecube). This is still my favorite HM title because it has a very extensive system for your child’s growth. I also liked the feel of the game since I found it very realistic, and that unlike most entries in the series it actually has an ending.

Harvest Moon: Animal Parade (Wii). Another favorite of mine due to similar reasons as Another Wonderful Life. They put a lot of emphasis on the life after marriage with events, rival marriages and so on. This game had a lot of very progressive features in my opinion, and I never really understood why they didn’t carry at least some of them over into the following titles.

You pretty much can’t go wrong with Harvest Moon if you enjoy the simulation genre. However as of the last few years you have to be careful when purchasing HM games. The series called Bokujō Monogatari in Japan has undergone some localization changes. While it still retains it’s original name in Japan, that’s not the case overseas. Harvest Moon is the name that the initial publisher Natsume used. Now that the Bokujō Monogatari series has a new publisher, Xseed, the series localization name has been changed to “Story of Seasons” since Natsume did not want to give up the name they invented. Natsume has started publishing their own produced HM games now, however these titles are subpar at best. The last Harvest Moon title they localized that's part of the orignal Bokujō Monogatari series produces in Japan is called Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning for 3DS.

Story of Seasons (3DS)

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As stated above Story of Seasons refers to the Bokujō Monogatari series made in Japan, not Natsume’s self made versions of “Harvest Moon”. So far the two latest titles (”Story of Seasons” and “Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns”) have been released for the 3DS, there are rumors that the new entry will be released for the Switch though.

Stardew Valley (PC / PS4 / XBOX ONE / Switch / Vita)

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Another farming simulator with it’s own twists and ideas for the genre. In my opinion a more mature version of HM due to it’s themes and characters. A very charming and fun experience, if you’ve enjoyed Harvest Moon you’ll definitely love Stardew Valley as well.

Rune Factory 4 (3DS / Coming to Switch later this year)

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This series is usually described as fantasy Harvest Moon. It combines the farming, taking care of animals etc. mechanics with RPG elements. As you can tell this is the fourth entry. I’ve decided to focus on this title since it’s the first one that allows you to play as a female from the start. Two previous games let you play as a female eventually (RF2 and RF: Oceans) while the other entries have a male protagonist only. In some aspects I even like RF a little more than HM since the farming etc. eventually becomes a little boring for me. So if you love RPG’s and simulation games then this one’s a must-buy!

My Time at Portia (PC / Coming to consoles this Spring)

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This game started out as a Kickstarter project and was available as early access for the last few months, it’s fully launched on PC since January though. The game was marketed as inspired by Animal Crossing, Dark Cloud 2, Harvest Moon, and the works of Miyazaki. The end product certainly does have that feel to it. You take on the role of a builder with your own Worshop that was initially run by your father in Portia. While there are elements similar to HM (farming, animal care, mining, ...) the biggest focus lies on crafting and building. My Time at Portia also has it’s own relationship system, you can ask all the citizens (not only the love interests) on dates and eventually they’ll ask you out as well. There are also different interactions that change depending on your relationship (from playing rock-paper-scissors to hugging/kissing etc.). I’ve been addicted to this game for the last few weeks so I can definitely recommend to give it a shot!

[benichi]

Games with romance elements: RPG’s

The second part of my “Games with romance elements” series.

For the first two posts of this series I’ll be focusing on games that let you play as a heroine. The last part will be about games that have romantic relationships in general.

The focus of this part are games that would mainly be categorized among the (j)rpg genre. I’m only going to cover those that I’ve played and liked myself, so if there are other games that I should check out feel free to leave a comment!

Persona 3 Portable (Playstation Portable, VITA)

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My first and favorite Persona game was lucky enough to get a remake that includes a female Protagonist. I’m a big fan of this game in particular because of it’s amazing and emotional story. The female Protagonist has her own characteristics and meets other people throughout the story, so both sides are interesting to play. There are several romance options with their own personalities, though you’ll be bonding with a lot of Characters since it’s a big part of the experience. This game is a must-have in my opinion, so if you haven’t played it yet now’s your chance!

Mass Effect Trilogy (PC / PS4 & 3 / XBOX ONE & 360)

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Not only do you get to play as a female in the Mass Effect series, she’s also one of the best Protagonists we have. You step into the shoes of Commander Shepard who’s on a mission to save the galaxy from a powerful threat. In this Trilogy you’ll meet a lot of different people, some of them romance options. What’s very nice and unique about this series is that it’s possible to see how the relationships change and develope over time since it’s possible to keep the romances going from game to game. Though again relationships in general make up a good part of the story. I’m really not a fan of shooters (aka I suck at them) but the great story and Characters made me want to play this game and I’m very glad I did.

Dragon Age Series (PC / PS4 & 3 / XBOX ONE & 360)

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Just like Mass Effect these games were also made by Bioware so there's a few similarities. Some of the biggest differences are the setting which is medieval as opposed to the futuristic one of ME and that you play as a different Protagonist in each game. Ranging from a “silent” Protagonist to voiced ones the Dragon Age series has been a little more adventurous in that regard. What I really enjoy about this series is it’s lore and world. Since you play as a new Protagonist each time you’ll also see the story from different sides and meet a wide range of Characters, some of them you can romantically get involved with. Out of the three games released so far Origins (the first one) is still my favorite, but all of them are enjoyable and among my must-have games. The fourth entry is currently being developed.

Avalon Code (Nintendo DS)

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This game is a secret gem that was ahead of it’s time. I recently replayed it and once again realized what a shame it is that Avalon Code did not get the attention it deserves. You play as a female or male Protagonist who has been bestowed upon the Book of Prophecy which will bring reincarantion to the world at the brink of collapsing. As you progress from Chapter to Chapter you’ll meet lots of Characters, through Quests and Cutscenes you’ll be able to get closer to them and develope a (romantic) relationship. For this one of the core mechanics of the game plays a big role. With the Book of Prophecy you scan different parts of the World to collect Codes, and with those you can craft items or even help people suffering from certain conditions. If this game were to come out today I’m sure it would be a hit, but I guess we should be glad it exists at all. If you still have a working DS or somehow have a chance to experience this game you absolutely should.

Fire Emblem Series (Most recently 3DS / Upcoming for SWITCH)

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Fire Emblem has been around longer than I have with the first game being released in 1990 (JPN). There have been a lot of entries in this series, most of them even involving some romance here and there due to the “Support” system or story telling. The biggest change to this series came with Fire Emblem Awakening in 2012 since the game introduced a lot of new features. Among that the feature to create your own Avatar (which was only possible once before) instead of playing as a set Main Character. With this new Avatar also came the option of supporting aka romancing the huge Cast with your own Character. In fact you can play Matchmaker for almost all of your Units. The following entry Fire Emblem Fates also followed this System. The next entry called “Three Houses” will be released on July 27th, so far we have no confirmation about the Support System though (I’ll be updating this info when we get it).

[hozonkai1]

Fuck, not again...

I was scrolling through the TL when Jeff the Killer pops up in a recommended post. That image STILL scares me!

[petulantfool]

Does tumblr no longer do recommended posts???? I loved that shit, put it back. What am I supposed to do when my dash is slow????

[throwintospace]

Can tumblr stop forcing recommended posts? I mean not all of them sucks but I just don’t wanna see them! Now I feel like tumblr wants me to flag everything.

At least give us some option to opt out, man!!